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The River She Became
- Author
- Emily Varga
- Narrator
- Safiyya Ingar
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 2 July 2026
- Run Time
- 13 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
*NO.1 Sunday Times Bestseller* *Instant New York Times Bestseller*
Discover the high stakes, action-packed romantic fantasy hit of the summer! Featuring a relic-hunter searching for an ancient Fae object to restore the magic to her world - and the cold-eyed Fae captain seeking the same . . .
I’m going across the River. And I’m going to save us all.
Yaseema is a brilliant scholar and loyal servant of the Empire — or so they think. By day, she catalogs the fae relics of her conquered kingdom. But by night, she reclaims the artefacts in secret, trying to restore magic to her dying land.
When she finds the long lost key to cross the River into the fae world, a ruthless realm awaits her there, ruled by monsters wearing beautiful skin. Even the cold-eyed captain who sees through her lies isn’t what he seems, and he is seeking the same lost relic as Yaseema: the crown of an ancient Fae Queen.
To survive, they must work together to outwit ancient curses, battle creatures born of nightmares, and find a power that could resurrect their worlds. But as secrets unravel and loyalties blur, they face the greatest danger of all: losing their heart to each other.
Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Mummy, this thrilling start to a fantasy duology bursts with dangerous romance, heart-stopping twists, and a heroine who dares to steal back her future.
Critics Review
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An enthralling, twisty fantasy set in a dangerous world on a knife’s edge between rebellion and tyranny. I was riveted from the first page to the last.
Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
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With a darkly enchanting setting and magnetic, gutsy characters, The River She Became is a swoony, adventure-packed fairytale with a sinister edge. Relentlessly thrilling and achingly hopeful. I was utterly enthralled by Varga’s storytelling.
Amanda Helander, author of the Divine Mortals duology
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A brilliantly plotted adventure full of twists and turns, breathtaking magic, and a sizzling romance, The River She Became will sweep readers off their feet. Fierce, riveting, and spellbinding. Varga’s writing absolutely shines on the page and is not to be missed.
Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestseller of DIVINE RIVALS
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Details
- Author
- Emily Varga
- Narrator
- Safiyya Ingar
- Duration
- 13 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781035045082
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories
Synopsis
*NO.1 Sunday Times Bestseller* *Instant New York Times Bestseller*Discover the high stakes, action-packed romantic fantasy hit of the summer! Featuring a relic-hunter searching for an ancient Fae object to restore the magic to her world - and the cold-eyed Fae captain seeking the same . . .I’m going across the River. And I’m going to save us all.Yaseema is a brilliant scholar and loyal servant of the Empire — or so they think. By day, she catalogs the fae relics of her conquered kingdom. But by night, she reclaims the artefacts in secret, trying to restore magic to her dying land.When she finds the long lost key to cross the River into the fae world, a ruthless realm awaits her there, ruled by monsters wearing beautiful skin. Even the cold-eyed captain who sees through her lies isn’t what he seems, and he is seeking the same lost relic as Yaseema: the crown of an ancient Fae Queen.To survive, they must work together to outwit ancient curses, battle creatures born of nightmares, and find a power that could resurrect their worlds. But as secrets unravel and loyalties blur, they face the greatest danger of all: losing their heart to each other.Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Mummy, this thrilling start to a fantasy duology bursts with dangerous romance, heart-stopping twists, and a heroine who dares to steal back her future.
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